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Health Documentation Due

State of Illinois physical exams with up-to-date immunization records due to building nurses no later than October 15, 2025 for EL/Pre-K, Kindergarten and Sixth grade. Students are subject to exclusion from school if medical documentation is not received by this date.

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Social Emotional Support

Social Emotional Support

The CMS Social Emotional team wears many hats. CMS Social Workers are consultants to parents, teachers, and staff for various social/emotional topics. They also serve as grade level “counselors” to students going through life stressors that could be short or long term. In some cases, they serve as educators on topics such as managing emotions, problem-solving, or social awareness. In addition, they may also assist families in connecting to useful outside social/emotional resources or other community supports.

Each day, social workers provide direct educational services to students to promote better coping, resiliency, and independent success at school. This helps prepare students for high school and beyond alongside their families and outside support networks. CMS Social Workers always appreciate the partnerships in making each day a better one for students and their families.

Do not hesitate to call the front office and ask to speak to any one of the social workers with questions or for assistance.

Social Workers

6th Grade- Mrs. Dore

7th Grade- Ms. Kocim

8th Grade- Ms. Bruni

Specialized Services- Mrs. Gron

 

School Psychologist

Mr. Kadeem Kamal

Additional Information

  • Bullying is not tolerated. In keeping with character standards adopted by District 146, staff members will help students foster a bully-free school environment. If bullying does occur within the school setting, staff members will provide support to students and families in an effort to eliminate all bullying incidences.

    Students, parents/guardians, or staff members who has information about actual or threatened bullying is encouraged to report it. Anonymous bullying reports are accepted. Reports can be made to any District staff member or administrator. The District has also designated two complaint managers that students, their parents/guardians, or staff members can contact with specific complaints:

    Kelly Voliva
    708.614.4500

    Kim Hartnett
    708.614.4530

     

    Types of Bullying

    • Physical Aggression
      • Pushing
      • Tripping
      • Stealing
      • Threats
      • Shoving
      • Spitting
      • Kicking
      • Hitting
      • Entering personal space without permission, making the other person uncomfortable
    • Social Exclusion
      • Telling others they cannot participate
      • Intentionally leaving someone out
      • Persuading others to exclude another child
    • Verbal Aggression
      • Spreading hurtful statements
      • Public challenges or dares
      • Name calling
      • Taunting/teasing
      • Making fun of others due to race, religion or ethnicity
    • Intimidation
      • Playing a dirty trick
      • Pressuring others to give you things
      • Threatening to reveal personal information about others
      • Sending negative or threatening electronic messages

    Bullying may occur when another student or several students intentionally and repeatedly engage in one or more of the behaviors listed above.

    For more information on the District’s bullying policy, please see the Parent/Student Handbook.

  • District 146 believes in educating and supporting the whole child. With support from both home and school, the District believes an environment where all children can thrive and overcome negative emotions can be created. 

    At school, District 146 will be complying with Illinois law by meeting the requirements of AnnMarie's Law. The law, signed in 2015, mandates that all Illinois public schools provide age-appropriate suicide and depression awareness and prevention education programs for students in grades kindergarten through 12. 

    In addition, the District encourages parents who are concerned about their children to access the following resources for support. School social workers are also available at each school, if you believe your child may need additional help. 

    • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline- Dial 988. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
    • Crisis Text Line- Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line offers free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
    • Safe2Help Illinois Lifeline- The State of Illinois' school safety program to raise awareness of 21st-century threats facing schoolchildren in Illinois.
    • Erica's Lighthouse- A site dedicated to information about youth depression.
    • The Trevor Project- A support site for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer youth who are experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts.
    • The Jason Foundation- A foundation focused on suicide prevention that provides information on youth suicide and its prevention.
    • The Ann Marie Foundation- The foundation that helped create Ann Marie's Law. The website shares Ann Marie's story and provides both national and local resources.
    • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
    • American Association of Suicidology